by Carol P.
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April 26, 2007

Enjoy Simple Pleasures

June 10, 2008 09:50 AM EDT (Updated: June 10, 2008 09:58 AM EDT)
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For most of us, it is an ongoing challenge to achieve balance in our lives. External pressures compete with our need for quiet time and space.

Life is simple, you make choices and you don't look back. I know that is much easier said than done. But it's a goal I strive to achieve.

We all need to take time out to enjoy the simple pleasures of life - whatever they are for you...
a windy walk to blow away the cobwebs...
cloud gazing...
nourishing winter food...
snuggling into bed early with a good book...
listening to the rain on the roof...

Whatever you enjoy will help to bring happiness and health to you.
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Comments: 19

Tara W. Jun 10, 2008, 10:19am EDT
very nice
B F. Jun 10, 2008, 10:56am EDT
Life can be so simple and peaceful can't it, if we just slow down and enjoy it
Carol P. Jun 10, 2008, 11:04am EDT
You are so right B F.
Vivian P. Jun 10, 2008, 11:25am EDT
true and wonderful, but the winds were like 30 miles an hour here last night. I opted for relaxing music
Mickey B. Jun 10, 2008, 12:06pm EDT
Great post. The key is to compartmentalize the external pressures and enjoy the simple pleasures now.
Elizabeth F. Jun 10, 2008, 12:55pm EDT
I love snuggling into bed early with a good book!
Laura C. Jun 10, 2008, 1:09pm EDT
for me not much makes me happier than snuggling with my cat...total undconditional love is awesome!!

great article!!
necee t. Jun 10, 2008, 2:17pm EDT
really lovely... simple pleasures are the best.... Bless you and yours...

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Carol P. Jun 10, 2008, 5:33pm EDT
Vivian, Not much beats relaxing music. I love it. I hope the weather is better today.
Mickey, There is no time like the present.
Elizabeth, I love a good book as well. it's great therapy.
Laura, Talk about great therapy, our cats save our lives don't they? I would be lost without mine.
Dan, You are so funny. Doesn't take a lot to make you happy..the little things.
Thanks Necee for the hugs :)
Amy H. Jun 10, 2008, 10:20pm EDT
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barb n. Jun 11, 2008, 5:00pm EDT
TRUE, TRUE TRUE!!! WHAT AN EXCELLENT ATTITUDE!! YOU ARE SO MOTIVATIONAL!!! THANKS FRO THE PRETTY PING, I AM WAAAAYYYY BEHIND!!! LOL THANKS AGAIN
Carol P. Jun 11, 2008, 5:34pm EDT
I completely understand C.F. We have to keep trudging alond and find a way to put one foot in front of the other.

Barb, Thank you!!!
Spencer T. Jun 11, 2008, 7:53pm EDT
Agree wholeheartedly. Have always called my home the "rescue spot" in making every effort to leave the turmoil outside of it.

Appreciate your article.
Ruth Luce Jun 12, 2008, 11:37am EDT
Music and books have saved my life more than once I know!
Carol P. Jun 12, 2008, 11:40am EDT
Thanks Spencer.

Ruth, I agree.
Mary G. Jun 12, 2008, 3:35pm EDT
Thank you I think in July am taking a break to see things in a better light. Thanks for being my friend that really has supported me through some bad times.
Carol P. Jun 12, 2008, 5:48pm EDT
You are so welcome Mary. And I will be here when you return my friend. :) Take care of yourself.

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